cadherin

English

Etymology

From calcium-dependent adhesion molecules +‎ -in.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kædˈhɪəɹɪn/

Noun

cadherin (plural cadherins)

1. (biochemistry) Any of a class of transmembrane proteins important in maintaining tissue structure.

Derived terms

• adherin
• N-cadherin
• otocadherin
• protocadherin

 

Anagrams

• Red China, inarched